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Sheila Barker (she/her) is an educator, choreographer, master teacher and a distinctive force of energy in the dance industry. She radiates passion, not only during her classes, but throughout her life. Sheila's influence on the world of Jazz dance through her mentorship of professionals and young artists alike has created a renowned legacy.
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Sheila Barker (she/her) is an educator, choreographer, master teacher and a distinctive force of energy in the dance industry. She radiates passion, not only during her classes, but throughout her life. Sheila's influence on the world of Jazz dance through her mentorship of professionals and young artists alike has created a renowned legacy.
Throughout her career, Sheila's work as a teacher, choreographer and performer has brought her to many places around the world and across the globe. She has been seen performing on Broadway, Off Broadway and Television. Her dancing and choreographing includes soap opera, industrials, music videos and recording artists.
Sheila is on faculty at Broadway Dance Center and Marymount Manhattan College. She holds a BFA in dance and has extensive training in jazz, ballet, modern, tap, african/dunham and musical theater.
Check out Sheila on instagram @shishibarker
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Focus is on breaking down turns, leaps, placement, connecting movement so it flows, and building a dance vocabulary which will bring the dance student to the next level. The class is welcoming to newcomers and Ms. Barker gives individual attention. Her style uses her wide range of influences to create an exciting innovative fusion.
Works on technique, building more dance vocabulary and fostering individual style by encouraging dancers to create from their own centers. Ms Barker's aim is to develop dancers with the freedom of movement that comes from a firm technical foundation, grace, style and attitude!